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From Clicks to Bricks: Supercharge Your Online Loyalty Program By Integrating In-Store Shop & Earn Offers
Extending Cartera's online Shop & Earn programs to include in-store offers creates a more flexible and engaging loyalty experience for members shopping in either, or both, channels. The strategy also drives revenue for our client and merchant partners, evidenced by:
Increased Purchase Volume: Integrated in-store options drive a 33% boost in purchase volume among members who shop in-store compared with those who do not.
New Shopper Acquisition: 30% of in-store shoppers are engaging with Cartera programs for the first time, demonstrating the channel's effectiveness in new shopper activation.
Lapsed Shopper Reactivation: In-store shopping opportunities lead to a 13X increased reactivation rate, proving to be a highly effective strategy for re-engaging lapsed shoppers.
Recent Results From One Retailer
While the introduction of in-store offers sometimes raises the concern of cannibalization of online shopping, our data shows that's not the case. Cartera recently helped a national pharmacy retailer successfully integrate in-store offers into its existing online-only program. The result — over a six-month period — included:
Member Spend Growth: Member spend increased 140% year-over-year, with no negative impact on online sales from in-store shopping.
Omnichannel Adoption: 21% of online shoppers embraced the in-store channel, while online shopping behavior remained consistent.
Increased Sales from In-Store Users: Existing members who shopped in-store offers generated a 40% increase in overall sales.
Key Takeaway: Integrating online and in-store loyalty programs creates a powerful synergy, driving new customer acquisition, reactivating lapsed shoppers, boosting purchase frequency, and delivering significant growth in member spend. By providing customers with flexible, multi-channel earning options, retailers can cultivate stronger loyalty without risking channel conflict.
https://www.cartera.com/blog/...percharge-your-online-loyalty-program
Dhruv Sood Global Digital Marketing Manager Rakuten Symphony
July 9, 2025
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E-Commerce Market Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033: AI Enhancements and Virtual Fitting Rooms Revolutionize Online Shopping Experience
The E-Commerce Market is set to reach an astounding US$ 12.63 trillion by 2033, up from US$ 6.56 trillion in 2024, demonstrating a CAGR of 7.54% from 2025 to 2033. Key drivers of this growth include the rapid adoption of AI-powered features, significant cross-border commerce opportunities, and advancements in secure digital payment systems.
Market evolution is driven by AI-enhanced personalized shopping experiences, rapid delivery options, and mobile commerce expansion. While global giants like Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopify dominate, regional and niche platforms are gaining traction. Additionally, social commerce is merging shopping experiences with platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Despite challenges such as regulatory compliance, logistical hurdles, and cybersecurity threats, the sector's outlook remains positive, with advancements in technology and consumer interaction likely to spur continued global growth.
5G technology fosters real-time interactions and enhances experiences like live product launches and virtual marketplaces. E-commerce platforms are set to improve mobile shopping experiences and enrich multimedia content through reliable, low-latency connectivity provided by 5G. Cybersecurity investments in secure payment methods, biometric authentication, and advanced encryption techniques are crucial for protecting customer data and ensuring safe transactions.
The proliferation of AI-driven features enhances customer satisfaction and provides insights into market trends, with innovations like virtual fitting rooms shaping future shopping experiences. Zalando's 2023 launch of a virtual fitting room exemplifies this trend, allowing users to create 3D avatars to better visualize product fit, thus reducing return rates and associated costs.
Cross-border trade is bolstered by widespread high-speed internet, smartphone accessibility, and digital payment options, broadening consumer reach to international platforms. Global supply chain integration facilitates easier and quicker order fulfillment, supported by third-party logistics advancements.
Key Players Analysis
Rakuten Inc
Amazon.com Inc.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Ebay Inc.
Walmart Inc.
Zalando SE
Otto Group
JD.com, Inc.
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Rakuten TV provides access to a diverse range of content, including the latest movie releases, on-demand movies, series, documentaries, and original and exclusive content.
TVoD (Transactional VOD): Users can purchase or rent movies, offering a cinematic experience.
AVoD (Advertising VOD): A library of on-demand content is available with advertising.
FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV): A large selection of free linear channels, including those from international broadcasters and Rakuten TV's own curated channels.
Rakuten TV has established partnerships with major TV manufacturers and telecom companies like Orange Spain, which rebranded its TV service to "Videoclub by Rakuten TV".
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July 16, 2025
Simply Tech named official distributor; Wevy Cloud to lead channel enablement for Rakuten Cloud technologies across South and Central America.
Partnership to deliver Rakuten Symphony’s AI-ready, cloud-native solutions to key industries in Brazil, Mexico, and beyond.
Advances digital transformation and high-tech workforce development in the region, with localized operations and support.
TOKYO, JAPAN and CAMPINAS/SP, BRAZIL, July 16, 2025 – Rakuten Symphony, Inc. today announced Simply Tech LTDA, a leading digital transformation and IT distribution company, has formed a strategic alliance with Wevy Cloud, a specialized channel enablement platform, to expand the availability of Rakuten Symphony’s advanced cloud-native solutions across Latin America.
Through the alliance, Simply Tech will serve as the official distributor for the region, while Wevy Cloud will lead channel development— supporting customer onboarding and engagement to accelerate adoption of Rakuten Cloud-Native Platform, Rakuten Cloud-Native Orchestrator, and Rakuten Cloud-Native Storage solutions. The initiative will initially focus on Brazil and Mexico, with plans to scale across Central and South America, empowering regional enterprises with scalable, AI-ready cloud technologies.
“Enterprises in Latin America have often faced barriers to adopting the latest cloud infrastructure, and this partnership is designed to help them unlock the full potential of cloud-native solutions,” said Anirban Chakravartti, SVP of Global Enterprise Sales, Rakuten Cloud, Rakuten Symphony. “With Simply Tech’s regional reach and Wevy Cloud’s channel expertise, we’re equipping organizations with scalable, AI-ready solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and innovation across critical industries.”
The collaboration comes at a critical time, as demand surges across the region for platforms capable of supporting AI-driven workloads, distributed infrastructure, and edge computing in industries including healthcare, financial services, retail, logistics, and manufacturing. It also promotes local economic growth by fostering career development through reseller networks and training initiatives across the region.
“This partnership plays a key role in bringing advanced cloud-native solutions to a region that’s ready to embrace digital transformation,” said Sam Freitas, Head of Business Development at Simply Tech. “Wevy Cloud’s channel know-how perfectly complements our go-to-market capabilities, and together, we’re equipping our customers with the cloud-native tools to innovate at scale.”
To support the launch, Wevy Cloud and Simply Tech will begin a regional onboarding campaign starting in July 2025, including enablement sessions, regional roadshows, and technical workshops and sales training for resellers to deploy Rakuten Cloud solutions.
https://symphony.rakuten.com/newsroom/...lutions-across-latin-america
Acorns, the financial wellness app, has announced its acquisition of Zeta, a financial planning platform designed for couples and families. With this asset acquisition, Acorns aims to bolster its position as a comprehensive financial wellness system, catering to individuals at every life stage. The addition of Zeta co-founders Kevin Hopkins and Aditi Shekar to the team is expected to bring valuable expertise in the couples and family space.
Acorns CEO, Noah Kerner, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, emphasizing the importance of supporting couples' financial growth together. This marks Acorns' fifth strategic acquisition in under two years, reflecting its commitment to becoming a holistic financial wellness solution for families. The company has previously acquired GoHenry, PixPay, Chronifi, and EarlyBird, all aligning with its vision of providing financial support across different life stages.
The acquisition will allow existing Zeta customers to access Acorns' suite of financial wellness benefits. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. For more information, individuals can visit www.acorns.com. Acorns, founded in 2014, has expanded globally and served over 15.5 million people worldwide, helping customers save and invest over $26 billion dollars.
https://venturecapital.com/news/m-a/...inancial-wellness-offerings-v1
Tokyo, June 25, 2025
AWL, Inc., Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Vissel Kobe today announced they have been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Regional Digital Transformation (DX) Promotion Package Project (AI Verification Type)”, in an initiative managed by Mitsubishi Research Institute. This month the companies launched a joint demonstration in Kobe City focused on using Edge AI technology to optimize communication loads in large-scale venues.
The initiative integrates AWL’s intelligent camera solutions, Rakuten Mobile’s advanced network infrastructure and innovative AI algorithms at events held at Noevir Stadium Kobe, home of Vissel Kobe, the Rakuten Group’s professional soccer club.
https://awl.co.jp/en/news/20250625/
AWL, a Hokkaido University-certified startup and the market leader in edge AI camera solutions, announced a total of JPY 2 billion in Series B round funding and its issue of third-party allocation of shares with Rakuten Capital, the corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, Inc. as the lead investor.
https://awl.co.jp/en/news/20210602/